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Registered Nurse (RN) - GI

Advocate Health · Burlington, WI

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

This role means rotating between Southern Lakes Surgery Center, Burlington, and Lakeland Hospitals. Tell me about a time you had to adjust quickly to a different unit's workflow or team.

actual comfort with the multi-site float requirement, since this isn't a one-location job

Tell me about a time you had to teach a patient or family member something they were anxious or resistant to hearing, like prep instructions before a procedure.

patient education skill and ability to individualize teaching under time pressure

Describe a time you caught a near-miss or safety issue before it reached the patient. What did you do about it and who did you tell?

whether the candidate actively reports safety events rather than just avoiding harm silently

Tell me about a disagreement you had with a physician or another team member over a care decision. How did you handle it?

conflict resolution skill and whether the candidate can advocate for patients without damaging working relationships

Why are you interested in GI nursing specifically, and what draws you to a part-time role that covers three sites with call rotation?

genuine fit with the specialty and honesty about accepting the schedule demands of this specific posting

Technical

Walk me through how you would set up and monitor a patient during a colonoscopy with moderate sedation, from the moment they come back to when they're ready for recovery.

whether the candidate knows the actual GI procedural workflow and sedation monitoring standards, not just general med-surg nursing

What's your experience with conscious sedation and reversal agents like flumazenil or naloxone, and when would you consider using them?

depth of hands-on procedural sedation knowledge specific to GI nursing

What's your process for a discharge plan after an outpatient procedure like a colonoscopy, including what you tell the driver or family member?

knowledge of discharge criteria and post-sedation safety requirements specific to ambulatory GI care

What does documenting in the electronic medical record look like for you during a procedure day, and how do you keep it accurate when things move fast?

practical EMR proficiency and attention to documentation standards under time pressure

Situational

A patient's oxygen saturation starts dropping during an EGD and the physician is mid-procedure. What do you do?

ability to recognize a deteriorating patient quickly and act within scope while coordinating with the proceduralist

You're on call and get pulled in for an urgent GI bleed case in the middle of the night. Walk me through your priorities in the first few minutes.

clinical judgment under pressure and understanding of on-call responsibilities tied to this schedule

How do you decide what tasks are appropriate to delegate to unlicensed personnel during a busy procedure day?

understanding of scope of practice and safe delegation in a fast-turnover ASC setting

You have three patients recovering at once and one starts showing signs of a vasovagal reaction while another needs discharge paperwork finished. How do you prioritize?

time management and triage skill in a high-volume, quick-turnover recovery environment

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 70161 AMC Burlington - Gastroenterology: ASC Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part time working variable days Monday - Friday typically 7:30am - 3:30pm with up to an hour flex for start and end times. Will work at all 3 locations: Southern Lakes Surgery Center, Burlington and Lakeland Hospitals. Call is twice per month during the week and every 15th weekend for Burlington and Lakeland hospitals. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care. Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family. Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice. Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes. Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel. Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions. Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care. Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience. Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner. Scheduled Hours Full time working 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday with one day off every other week.. Typical schedule is 8:00am - 4:30pm with flexibility to adjust start earlier or later based on procedural volume. Person will work at all 3 sites; Southern Lakes Surgery Center, Burlington and Lakeland Hospitals. On call required is two times per month during the week and every 15th weekend for Burlington and Lakeland Hospitals. Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Degrees Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing. Required Functional Experience Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds to situations with confidence, timeliness and flexibility.Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills.Certification AddendumTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others). Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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